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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-01-19
Advice to S70tners.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest bv n sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain Of cutting teeth2 If 80, send
at once and got bottle Of Mrs. WIssIow's
SoOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETEIse.
IT'S value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. It cures dysentery aud disrrtoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
Illumination, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHrSs Is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the oldest and best female nurses ard ply
sicians in the United States, and s fcr ssle
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
q cents a bottle.
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8ALLOWEl.L.
j. E. Brawn WAS drawn Monday to serve
as traverse jury man At the February term Of

j. E. Brawn was drawn Monday to serve
as traverse juryman At the February term of
court.
As Mayor Lord went cut TO feed his hens
a few mornings ago he found the whole flock
Of seventeen dead and badly mangled, prob
ably the work of some dog.
F f. Bean, d. d. G c., installed the Of
ficers of Kenneb.c Lodge. X. of p, at
Bowdoiaham Tuesday evening.
The first Of a series of soclabes by tn.
Congregational society will be held Friday
evening at the residence of raos. Leigh ESQ
During the year 1886 there were 3s mar
riages in this city, So deaths, and 2l bodies
brought here for intsrment.
We were verv fortunate in regard to fires
last year. there being but four alarms, one
caused by the burning of Merrl's house on
Winthrop street. one by the burning of Mil
ler's house At the north end OF Second street,
one bv slight b!sze at Sampson's factory,
and the other by the burning of bed in the
Fuller house.
Wan. p. Clough, who for the pas, few years
has been in business in Canaan. OAK ar
rived in town Saturday, with his bride hav-
ing been married in Wstertown, n Y, to
Miss Nette Martin of that city. Tnsv will
stop here a short time with his father, Danl
L. Clough, before returning - Dakota.
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FAagi-tEaYli CUNGRENS.
second Session,
sen ATE.

WAsHINGroN. Jan. Is.
joint resolution providing for the ap.
pon'meHt of jnint committee of five senat
ors and eight representative. to consider the
expediencv OF holding in 1892 an information
al exhibition of industries and productions OF
all countrie., was passed.
! Mr. German offered the following pream-
bic and resolution, which were laid over till
tomorrow
| Whereas, 1t appears from the docume n;
laid before the Senate that the ancient rights
/ OF the United States fishermen, when bound
to the northeast deep sea fisheries, of transit
/ through Canadian waters with incidents ap-
| pertaining thereto of shelter, repiir and pro-
visiohng in adjacent ports. such rights being
founded on international law and treatv, ,hav e
been obsructed by the Canadian authorities.
such obstruction being attended by ind gnity
and ANNOYANCE, and followed by great loss TO
| the parties interested in such fishing vessels
and
Whereas, Such transit with it's incidents
of temporary shelter. repair and provisioning g
IL part OF the system with transit. with sim
liar incidents permitted to Canadian engines,
cars, vessels and goods through the territory
and territorial waters of the United States on
their way from point to polnt in Canada.
with this distinction that transit in he for
ii'i vase ID ulhtltI VI flgut uhstu pu lutST-
national law and treaty, while in the latter
! case II is matter of permission and gratuity.
Resolved, That the President of the Unit
ed States is authorized. whenever it shall ap-
pear To MN that there is insistance on the
part of the Canadian authorities with the OBJ
structions, indignities and annoyances above
rtcl'ed, to issue his proclamation prohibiting
transit through the United States or the ter
ritorial waters thereof from poi t to point, in
Canada or from Canada to the ocean of any
engines, cars. goods or vessels proceeding
from Canada
Mr. Dawes, in connection with the same
subj ct, inquired of the committee on foreign
relations whether that committee had consid-
cred the bill introduced bv him at the last
session covering the same point, and was
ready TO make report on it.
Mr.. Frye replied that the subcommittee
Of the committee on foreign relations had in
vestigated the subject during vacation, and
that the evidence now printed and that
the Subcommittee had been in session this
mornlng, considering the evidence and the
report to be- made on it. That the report
would undoubtedly be made in few DAYS.
Mr.. Dawes remarked that every day the
grievance was more elaring and more mex
cuSabe.
The Senate then took up as special order
the House bill 10 declare the forfeiture of
lands granted to the New Orleans, Baton
Rouge and Vlcksburg Railroad company.
Mr.. GIBSON offered an amendment protect
ing the rights of settlers.
The bill as am nded was then passed with
out division.
Mr.. EdmuAds gave notice that early to =
morrow tie sh uld move that the Senate pro-
ceed to the consId ration of executive busi-
ness, the topics being of public interest.
Adjourned.
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tutts ITuWC 0y name Dr0pefS.
This has been one of the very disagreeable mark,t
days of the year, when cattle trains were late in
getting to the yards. Buyers that came early did
not in some instances remain it being a matter of
uncertainty when the stock train would arrive. The
trains were blocked with snow and ice north, east
and west The eastern train was about the last TO
steam in. 20 the discontinue of the Sales
today were limited, few working oxen and mi ch
cows finding sale. The train was light ami fortu
nate in that respect. c. Libby did not send any
thing this week. Weller & Lbby's stock was
mostly mich cows S ii. Wardwelt sold s oxen of
about 200 lbs the pair. girhing It. z and 10 in.
AT s 90 pair. C. II. Merrill sold mate ed pair
lbs, At $3.50. Wells Richardson was at mar,
likely proportions. which were fed by
the different arties to see who would get the best
tatted stock. Some OF these pairs of cattle have
since last fail eaten 100 bushels of meal. Many of
,hem premium stock ut county fairs in Maine.
The cost on an average was $ls5 pair at home.
The following list of feeders Obtained: One
pair fatted by Joseph Nye of Fairfield, Me
Bros, of fairfield, pair by c. Iobey OF Fairfield
pair by Howard Ellis of the same place, pair b.
W. Clifton of Benton. and a pair by A. Barton of
the same place All excellent beef.
Ne,c Mich Colcs and Sprin9ers.
TradI and demand limited Weather against an
active movement. Some eastern stock left back.
Weller & Libby sold 2 nice mixers at S45 per head.
A. B. Engrem sold new mich cows at s35 per
head.
Zeal Calves.
Less than 200 head at market. Good calves selling
from &C TO &c l., W. j. 5. Henry sold l6 calve,
weighing $3.50 lbs. at Ole.
The following sales mostly directly or Indirect
ly from Maine dealers.
The market not largely stocked with mici
cows, and no imp ovement in demand or prices
few pair Of working oxen changed hands. Light
beet cattle in moderate demand. f. II. Coolidge T.
Son sold very likely mich cows at S5i each, =
springers at $}5 each; mich cows at $37 each
Weller Libby sold 10 steers weighing A. so lbs. al
&c l.. w; springers $40 each 2 do si2 aud S3.;
ia
NJ. Taf. sold pair working girthng Oft. Gin
$500 lbs, at 500; pair girhag ST. Sin. weight
1900 lbs SIPS; pair githng 1T. lin of 1900 lb9. at
$3.50. Glines Western offered l3 oxen at 4Ic l..
w, and had a bid of &c W. ). Scollans sold
priugers at ss each; do. at s35; do at $40 do.
S. Henry sold mch COW 80; 2 do. at $3.50 each;
do. at 500; do al so each. A Williamson sold
mich cows at So each, , do at $l5 and $50.
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Chairman Belmont's Report.
WASHINGTON. Jan. Is.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is.
Chairman Belmont of the House commit
tee on foreign relations today submitted the
House report prepared by himself and unani-
mously endorsed by the committee on the
The Presidents message concerning the Can
adan fisheries, and the reply of the secretary
of the treasury 10 the House resolution on the
same subject The report says that the com
mittee has made diligent inquiry into the
whole system of American fisheries and is of
the opinion that the rightful area of our
American fisheries has been reduced, and
the quantity of fish, fresh. dried, cured or
salted, landed 10 the United States, free of
duty has been diminished bv the conduct of
local officers in Canada. That conduct has
been not only in violation of the treaty stipu-
lation and of international comfy, but during
the fishing season Just passed has been inhu-
man. A. the message of the President clearly
establishes.
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RICHMOND.

Thomas Conley and John Donahue, who
were detained by the Gardiner police for the
Iceboro trouble, were brought to this place
by Officers Hodges and Thomas and ar
raigned before Justice Hagar. Monday. Two
complaints we're made against each for as
seult and battery, and one with intent to kill
against Donahue. F. J. Buker Tor the State
and W. 7. Hall for the defendants. After
carefully considering the evidence Justice
Hagar fined them five dollars and one-h
costs each for the complaints for assault and
battery. The more serious complaint against
Donahue was not pressed by the State and
vas mol prossd.
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QUITE cool.
Freezing Weather Throughout the South
and West.
CHICAGO, Jan. Is

CHICAGO, Jan. Is.
The minimum temperature here last night
was 10 below zero, At this morning it was
4 be low, and at 4 it was 10 below. The sig
nal service bureau reports zero weather at
Detroit. Toledo, Cincinnati, St Louis, Lesv-
enworth and Las Animas. The sotherm of
the freezing point in most eases was consid-
erably south of these places, extending from
Charleston to Augusta, thence to Montgsm
cry, thence to Pensacola. The following
cities reported very cold weather: St. Vim
cent. 30 below Duluth, 81: Minnedosa, 20 :;
Huron, 20; Dss Moines, II; Davenport, IA ;
Milwaukee, IS; Lacrosse, IA; Springfield, 5 !;
Toledo, I.
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THE coal STRIKE.
strikers Willing to Return Refused
WOrk-Brakemen Go Out.
JERSEY CITY, N, ],

JERSEY CITY, N. j.. Jan. 1S.
The strike among coal handlers at Wee
hawken, Hoboken and Jersey City still con-
tiuues, hut the companies are moving large
quantities of coal
At the Hoboken, Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railroad Co. 100 special officer,
that were sworn in last night are on the
scene, armed with Winchester rifles, revol-
vers aud sticks.
The Jersey City police have 20 men at the
dock Forty of the strikers this morning ap-
piled to be taken back but were refused.
At noon today the brakemen went out and
work has been suspended.
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Railroad CoIporliOn Meeting.

PORTLAND, Jan. IS.
Atthe annual meeting Tue sdAy, of the Port
land Ogdensburg railroad company, which
which is the old corporation, vote was
passed relinquishing all the rights and titles
of this corporation in the Portland g. Ogdens-
burg railroad company. Al meetir of the
new corporation, the following directors
were chosen: Samuel J. Anderson, Horatio
N. Jose, W. +. Milliken, Chas Nj. Amsden
: l. Small, Francis Fessenden, F. N. Dow,
N. II. Woodbury., S. W. Thaxter, G. j.
Chapman. The gross earning. for the year
ending Sept. Goth. are S37l,317; operating
expenses, S239, ,594 net earnings, Sl2l,762
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HOUSE.

The House in the morning hour resumed
the consideration of the JOINT resolution for
the investigation of the accounts of the Pa
ctc railroads.
Mr. Crisp Of Georgia called up and the
House proceeded to consider the conference
report on the Interstate commerce bill.
A long debate followed and ending fur
thar discussion the matter went over.
Mr. Blount reported the postoffi ,e appro-
priation bill and it was referred to the COM
mIttee Of the whole.
Auj ujourned.
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A Snow Blizzard in Canada.

MONTREAL. Jan. Is.
One of the most binding bizzsrds ac-
c0mpanr d by heavy snow has ragged here
for the last tweuty-f1ur hours. To make
matters worse the cold is intense and locomo-
ton is interrupted The Quebec mail was
slowed up at St. Lambert all night and had
to be dug out in the morning. All passenger
trains were delayed and the freights are can
celled. The snow is the heaviest known
here in quirier of a cen:ury, and it is csti-
mated that it will cost the Grand Trunk and
Canadian Pacific rallrnads $50 900.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
Pensions Granted to New Englanders.

WAsHINGToN Jan. l8
Pensions were today granted to New En.
glanders as follows:
Mary l. mother of Merritt Hall, Skow-
hogan.
Geo. w. Curtis, Etua; reissue
John f. Montgomery, Bangor; reissue.
Benz f. Sleeper, South Thoma.ton; re-
issue.
John f. Tolm, Camden; reissue.
EnOch II. Shiliings, Winthrop; reissue
K. S. Hayward, West Eden; reissue.
Oliver Hunt. Sherman; increase.
Wm. Anderson, Freeport: increase.
Samuel G. Wallace, Milbrldge reissue,
James Walch, National Military Home
increase.
c. f. Stone, Mactss; reissue and in
crease.
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HESS ROAD, NIAGARA Co, N Y, Mar 4.lS36.
About year ago vas taken with severe
pain in both lungs. | was first attacked
with violent chill. then dreadful pain and
then cough accompanied ny considerable
fever. Ii looked Aery much like bad attach;
of pneumonia. A friend OF mine procured
FIVE Allcock's Plasters. One he pur under
each farm, one under each shoulder blade,
and one on my chest close around my throat.
In few hours the cough ceased, the pain
gradually abated and broke out in profuse
perspiration. fell into profound sleep,
and the next day was almost we'll. I wore
the Plastsrs eight days Afterwards. and have
never had any trouble since.
WILLIAM A. SAWYER
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Gallannt Life Savers.
ELLSWORTH, Jan.

ELLSWORTH, Jan. 10.
During the severe snow storm on Friday
last the schooner Alton, of st. john. ran
ashore on Bakers Island Bar. Capt. Odtll
and the crew OF four were saved by the
prompt and energetic efforts of crew from
the life saving station at Cranberry Island.
The schooner was i years old, 84 ions, un.
insured and is = total loss. Every kindness
was shown the crew by their brave rescuers
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Net With n severe Accident.


Mr.. Frank Frost, an ice dealer, met with s
severe accident tonight by the falling Of a
derrick, at his ice house at iiampd-n. Tie
was knocked into the water two ribs were
broken and he narrowly escaped being killed
Three physicians attended bin tonight and at
latest accounts he was quite comfortable.
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Found Dead in His Barn.

PATTEN, Jan. is.
Charles W Cousnt, n man about 45 years
old, living alone about three fourths of a
mile south of Patten village, was found dead
in his barn Suudsv forenoon, by a Ueighbor
lie fell from his milking stool while milking
COW. 1t is Thought he died Saturday even
ing as his BODY was frozen. He has relatives
in Belfast, but none IN Patten.
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The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chlblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box. Eos sale
BY Devine COughlin. maY29fd&nly
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Eastern Steamboat Company.

BATH, Jan, Is
The directors of the Eastern Steamboat
Co, were elected Tuesday afternoon as fol-
lows: F. b. Torrey, J A. Mcclellan, Gen
Hyde; president, S. ID. Bailey; treasurer. H.
w Swanton dividend of 6s per cont
was declared.
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GARDINER.

Ruel MaXcy was in town yesterday.
The hands on the town clock have been
moncnless for the past two days.
Mr. Ellis Holingsworth of Boston was in
TOM yesterday greeting friends.
The kindling wood factory at South G ,rdi-
ner il meeting with i'll success.
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Schooner Ashore.

PORTLAND, Jan. IS.
The schooner Chalcedony, Capt. johnson,
loaded with general merchandise from Port
land valued st $4,000, and bound for Ma
chias, went ashore on Shark Rock near
Boo,hbav Friday Tie captain and crew
were saved. The vessel will probably be
total loss.
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Strike of 'Longshoremen.

NEW YORK, Jan. Is.
The strike of 'longshoremen employed by
the Old Dominion Steamship Co. has virtual
ly resulted in a complete defeat of the strik-
ere ~ far ~ that company 10 concerned. The
company has full force at work.
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The Verdict Unanimous.

w. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi-
ics; 81 can recommend Electric Btters as
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has
given relef in every case. One man took six
bottles, and was cured of rheumatism of 10
years standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
Bellvlle, Ohio, affrms: "The best selling
medicine have ever handled in my 20 years.
experience, is Electric Bt.ers." Thousands
of others have added their testimony, so that
the verdict is unanimous that Electric Btters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or
Blood. Only half dollar a bottle at De-
vine & Coughlin's.
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swept Overheard.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. ]

w IVNt
The consul Of the United States at Glas-
COW, reports to the Department OF the State
that during heavy sea which occurred on
the ION of Dec. last, three of the crew OF
the batque Lillian of harrington, Me-. were
swept overheard aud drowned. Their names
are Robert Flanders of Rocklaud, a, r Nc
Donnell of Bangor, and Heinrich Stevers of
Hamburg, Germany.
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Cor0net's Inquest.

BIDDEFOKD, jail To.
A coroner's inquest held here over the
death OF Robert B Williams. Jr , Of Roxburv,
who was killed by the train "Wednesday, rem
dered = verdict today. The verdict exempts
the Boston & Maine and all employees OF all
blame.
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Dry House at Belfast Burned.

BELFAST Jan. Is.
The dry house of the sash and blind factory
of Matthews Brothers on Front Street. Bel
fast, with its contents burned Tuesday morn
ing. Loss 81, 900; no insurance, The prob
able cause was an ovsrheated steam pipe.
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Inauguration OF Gov. Green.

TRENTON, n. J., Jan. IS.
Gov.-elect Green was inaugurated today at
noon. The ceremony took place in the spa.
cious Taylor Opera House. Chief Justice
Beasley administered the oath of office,
function he has performed at many guberna-
torial inaugurations. Gov. Green's inaugural
address was then delivered.
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MARKET REPORTS.
Bright and WatertOwn Live stock
Market.

Reported for the kennebec Journal for the week
Ending January 49,.
AMOUNT of Lire Stock at Market
Cattle. Sheep Lambs. Swine. Hsrses Veals
1886 l0,53O 324O9 3Ol 100
Number frsm Maine.
Sheep
Cattle. lambs. Calves Horses Swine
Maine stock, l06 355 81 40 90
Prices of Market Beer
few choice, ~ 90 as725; extra, s675 first quality
5000 $3.50; second quality. $5.oi G $3.50; thrt
quality, $500 G $3.50.
Arsivals by Steamers
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Successfnl Operation.
FARMINCTON. j;

FARMINGroN, Jan. ~.
Doctor p. Dyer assisted by Doctors Rus
sell and Higgins, this afternoon successfull.
removed an ovarian tumor from Mrs. c. w
Dodge of Pennington, which weighed 40 lbs.
The patient is comfortable.
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Horsford's Acid Phosphate
In Nervous Irrita

DR. b. GROVER, Rushford n Y, says !:
81 have prescribed it for nervous irritability,
with marked results"
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All houskeepers should use James Pyle's
Pearline in their washing and save time and
labor. 1t may be used without injury to the
finest fabric. As cleanser it is unsur-
passed. Beware of limitations.
janI8dswlt
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AN EGYPTIAN ROMANCE.

w hen our laCe Minister
to Egypt was travelling
across The desert, be re-
lates that he rode a camel
which was possessed OF
the most wonderful agil-
ity. This remarkable ami
nal, he states, would at
times raise lis hind hoof
to his head and scratch
his ear, without missing
a single step. One day,
however, the animal met,
or pretended to meet,
with n mishap. The hoOf
raised to tie ear failed to
4 connect with the ground
again; in consequence he
Eel over. casting me un-
ccremonionsly to tn
catih. Upon examina-
tiop, It appeared tlat the
camel hd dislocated his
hii,. While pon'ering
"ittiic question what
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DY TELEGRAPH,
fE.T:iEH Rr.p,sfsT


War Department,
Office Of the Chief Signal Officer
Washington, Il. c., Jan. 10 A. VI.
For Maine, colder northwesterly winds :;
fair weather.
For the rest Of New England and Eastern
New York, cold westerly winds, shifting t.
warmer southerls fair weather.
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DR.. Soule's Pills never fail to cure head.
ache, constipation and piles.
jan17deod&wlw
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sen NATURIAL CONTESTS.
No Choice in Massachusetts aud New
YoIk-FarweIl Elected in Illinois.

BosToN. Jan. 49,
Both branche. of the legislature met at
2 80 2. NJ, in individual session, to ballot
for United States senator. Ga the first bal